Meaning & use
Hypertonus
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A medical condition of abnormally increased muscle tone or tension, causing stiffness or rigidity.
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The infant's hypertonus made it difficult for therapists to move his limbs freely.
Physical therapy can help manage hypertonus in patients recovering from a stroke.
A note on using this word
Hypertonus is often contrasted with hypotonia, or reduced muscle tone, and both are assessed in neurological exams.
Words with a similar meaning
hypertoniamuscle rigidity
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Words with an opposite meaning
hypotoniaflaccidity
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